St. Louis Blues Alexander Steen (R) ties up with Phoenix Coyotes Mike Ribeiro in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on November 12, 2013. BILL GREENBLATT UPI

St. Louis Blues Ryan Reaves (75) and Brenden Morrow (10) help Maxim Lapierre celebrate his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on November 12, 2013. BILL GREENBLATT UPI

St. Louis Blues Alex Pietrangelo (27) gets past Phoenix Coyotes Lauri Korpikoski of Finland and attacks the goal in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on November 12, 2013. BILL GREENBLATT UPI

St. Louis Blues Vladimir Sobotka of the Czech Republic battles Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith for the puck in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on November 12, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt BILL GREENBLATT UPI

St. Louis Blues right wing T.J. Oshie (74) attempts to control the puck as Phoenix Coyotes center Jeff Halpern (14) pressures during the first period at the Scottrade Center. Scott Rovak Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Coyotes right wing David Moss (18) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at the Scottrade Center. Scott Rovak Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester (19) defends during the first period at the Scottrade Center. Scott Rovak Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek (4) takes a shot against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at the Scottrade Center. Scott Rovak Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against the Phoenix Coyotes during the first period at the Scottrade Center. Scott Rovak Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues center David Backes (42) pressures during the first period at the Scottrade Center. Scott Rovak Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports